the act of compelling; constraint; coercion.

the state or condition of being compelled.

Psychology . a strong, usually irresistible impulse to perform an act, esp. one that is irrational or contrary to one's will.

noun

freedom , free will , independence , liberty , license , discretion , election , free-will , spontaneity , volition

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coercion , constraint , demand , drive , driving , duress , duty , engrossment , exigency , force , hang-up , have on the brain , monkey * , necessity , need , obsession , preoccupation , prepossession , pressure , tiger by the tail , urge , urgency , strength , violence , addiction , coaction , compelled , impulse , obligation